Peace & Security

Peace & Security

Analyzing the root causes and dynamics of conflict, with attention to youthful drivers of change.

In this area, we analyze the root causes and evolving dynamics of conflict across Africa and beyond, with special attention to youthful drivers of change. Our work spans early warning systems, community-led peacebuilding initiatives, and evaluations of disarmament and reintegration programs. We partner with local actors to design inclusive dialogues that bring together government, civil society, and marginalized groups, ensuring that policy responses bolster resilience and prevent relapse into violence.

Research briefs and papers

Paralysis in Peacekeeping: The African Union's Mediation Challenges in Sudan

By Getrude Maina | January 2026

This policy brief highlights the urgent need for a coordinated African response to Sudan's escalating war, which has exposed the African Union's institutional constraints and declining credibility as a peace broker.

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